Alone in the World

by USLCA | Oct 31, 2020 | Amplify

by Dominique Gallo, IBCLC, RLC I live in southwest Virginia. I have a beautiful view of the Appalachian Mountains’ skyline from my back yard. It’s so beautiful here. The area is rural and has a small town feel to it. Lots of mom-and-pop shops and restaurants are here...

Chapters Making A Difference: Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants

by Cheryl Rothwell | Oct 23, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference

We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters!  This month, we’re excited to share information from the Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants (WALC). WALC has formed an Equity Committee to greater understand the needs of the women and...

Chapters Making A Difference: Northern Ohio Lactation Association

by Cheryl Rothwell | Sep 29, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference

We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters!  This month, we’re excited to share information from the Northern Ohio Lactation Association (NOLA). NOLA chapter membership includes lactation professionals with multiple levels of experience and in...

Introducing Amplify!

by Danielle | Sep 29, 2020 | Amplify, Recent News

Who has something to say about human lactation, lactation care, and our profession? Well, it turns out that A LOT OF US DO. We do love to chat about these things, don’t we? We like to debate, to discuss, to turn things over and over to find the important bits. ...

Board Nominations Open

by Danielle | Sep 23, 2020 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized

The USLCA Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for a board seat beginning spring 2021.  Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2020 for installment at the 2021 Annual Membership Meeting. Qualifications include: Current IBCLC USLCA member in good...

Clinical Lactation 11-3: A statement from USLCA

by Danielle | Sep 3, 2020 | Recent News, Uncategorized

It has been brought to our attention that the Volume 11, Issue 3 Clinical Lactation highlights a cover photo showing a baby being fed with a bottle which the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes would classify as “idealizing bottle-feeding”. It is...

Chapters Making A Difference: Western Pennsylvania Lactation Consultant Association

by Cheryl Rothwell | Aug 27, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference

The Western Pennsylvania Lactation Consultant Association (WPLCA) is a professional membership organization for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), certified lactation professionals (CLC, CLS, CLE, CBC, CBS, LEC etc.), Peer Counselors,...

Chapters Making A Difference: Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington

by Cheryl Rothwell | Jul 30, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference

The Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington’s (LCAGW) purpose is based on three important principles. First, to serve as a continuing education and networking resource for its members. Second, LCAGW promotes the professional growth of lactation...

Inclusivity Depends on You

by Danielle | Jul 29, 2020 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, USLCA is launching a campaign to highlight the efforts to make the lactation profession a more inclusive space.  Unified as Lactation Care Providers, we invite IBCLCs, CLCs, CLEs, CBEs, LLLL, Peer Counselors, and every other...

Chapters Making A Difference: Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association

by Cheryl Rothwell | Jun 24, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference

We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters!  This month, we’re excited to share information from the Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association. Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association, known as CALCA, has been serving as a...